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New "Postcard from England" Blogpost
Bluebells and meandering ways
Today's blogpost is another "Postcard from England". This time we start in Cornwall with views of carpets of bluebells and wild garlic, then travel on to sinking churches and timbered houses!
Please click here to read the full blogpost and many thanks again to Tim for his wonderful photos!
Please click here to read the full blogpost and many thanks again to Tim for his wonderful photos!
New "Where I like to knit" photo
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I have been knitting in some diverse places recently! First I was sitting on a bench in a bluebell wood, then high up on the edge of a Cornish cliff, then in a quiet churchyard with a friendly puppy investigating my knitting basket.
I am truly blessed to have a husband who enjoys spending so much time with his cameras. I can sit for ages perfectly contentedly while he explores angles and waits for the clouds to be just right. By the Botallack tin mine on the left, I was able to knit about 20 rows before he decided we needed to move location! It was wonderful watching the waves and enjoying the splendid scenery. If you would like to see other places where I have enjoyed knitting, then please click the "About" tab for a slideshow! |
New blogpost: Postcard from England
Weddings and Wild, Wild Cornwall
We have just returned from two weeks in the UK with the main event being the wedding of our daughter, Anna in Bude, Cornwall. It was a wonderful event and our visit also gave Tim a chance to take some fabulous photos around the country.
Today sees the first of three "Postcard" blogs showing some of his photos and the places where I have been knitting over the last few weeks. So please head here to read the first of these postcards and I will post the next one on Wednesday!
Today sees the first of three "Postcard" blogs showing some of his photos and the places where I have been knitting over the last few weeks. So please head here to read the first of these postcards and I will post the next one on Wednesday!
Patternfish is closing 😨
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I am enormously grateful to the many pattern selling sites that I use. They work tirelessly to provide access to many thousands of knitting patterns from Indie designers such as myself. So it is with sadness that I can report that Patternfish is closing its site at the end of June. So, please go now and download your patterns so the current version is stored safely away somewhere and let me know if you have any problems with this.
You can also check my Pattern Update and Errata page to make sure you are using the latest version of your pattern. Also, sign up to my Newsletter for news of any pattern updates. Thank you Patternfish for all you've done over the years. It was a pleasure working with you. |
New pattern – Caela Baby Blanket and Dolly Blanket
I have a new baby blanket pattern available! The Caela Baby Blanket is worked in a soft cotton yarn, which is perfect for Spring babies. It features a simple yet stunning stitch which is easy to work so you will soon have a blanket ready for the new arrival.
Work the small size for their first Moses basket or a larger blanket to keep them comfy on their morning walks. Then when they start to crawl or sit up a little, a large square size will be perfect as a playmat or in their playpen. Make a matching dolly or teddy blanket so baby’s elder brother or sister can tuck their favourite friend into their basket too!
To read a blogpost featuring this pattern, please click here.
For more information about the baby blanket, please click here.
Work the small size for their first Moses basket or a larger blanket to keep them comfy on their morning walks. Then when they start to crawl or sit up a little, a large square size will be perfect as a playmat or in their playpen. Make a matching dolly or teddy blanket so baby’s elder brother or sister can tuck their favourite friend into their basket too!
To read a blogpost featuring this pattern, please click here.
For more information about the baby blanket, please click here.
